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  • Title: Chiasmal glioma in neurofibromatosis type 1 with severe visual loss regained with radiation.
    Author: Adams C, Fletcher WA, Myles ST.
    Journal: Pediatr Neurol; 1997 Jul; 17(1):80-2. PubMed ID: 9308984.
    Abstract:
    Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NFI) and chiasmal gliomas are often considered unlikely to experience progressive visual loss. However, this may not be true. We report a 5-year, 6-month-old boy, with recently diagnosed NF1, who had a chiasmal glioma diagnosed after neuroimaging. He subsequently experienced rapid visual acuity loss. His vision improved significantly after irradiation. The controversy surrounding radiotherapy for chiasmal glioma is discussed.
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